installing studs and heads, double checking things
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installing studs and heads, double checking things i got my ARP 12 point head studs and ls9 gaskets in the other day and just finished cleaning block deck and head surface, ive read through a bunch of threads on installing the ARP studs and have a general idea on what to torque them too and whats the best way to install them, this is what i was thinking...
ARP head stud kit number 234-4316
torque to 85FT-LB final torque reading (5FT-LB over recommended ARP sheet due to high boost application), couple people said to loosen them up and re-torque them down to finale torque value again as this gets u a more accurate clamping force, good idea or bad?
on the ls9 head gaskets should i spray them with copper gasket sealant on both sides before installing? or just install dry with a clean block deck/head surface, plan on running 18-20lbs of boost with 9:1CR
im using ARPs ultra torque lube when doing all this also, any input is appreciated!
ARP head stud kit number 234-4316
torque to 85FT-LB final torque reading (5FT-LB over recommended ARP sheet due to high boost application), couple people said to loosen them up and re-torque them down to finale torque value again as this gets u a more accurate clamping force, good idea or bad?
on the ls9 head gaskets should i spray them with copper gasket sealant on both sides before installing? or just install dry with a clean block deck/head surface, plan on running 18-20lbs of boost with 9:1CR
im using ARPs ultra torque lube when doing all this also, any input is appreciated!
